33 h. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites in the ongoing crackdown against crude oil theft (COT) as well as other associated crimes conducted in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) from March 24 to 30, 2025. Acting Deputy Director, 6 […] The post Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Navy cracks down on illegal refineries in Delta, seizes stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism with the discovery and deactivation of three illegal refining sites in Oteghele, a community in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. Personnel from the Forward Operating Base Escravos carried out the operation on March 24 as part of Read More

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2 w. ago Examining military’s onslaught against oil theft in Niger Delta

DELE OGUNYEMI examines the military’s renewed crackdown on Niger Delta oil theft and illegal refineries to boost crude production to between 2.5 and 3 million barrels daily and strengthen the economy In a renewed push against crude oil theft, the Nigerian military forces have intensified action to ensure a crackdown on all illegal refining sites Read More

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3 w. ago Again, Nigerian Navy deactivates three illegal refining sites in Delta

Tribune Online Again, Nigerian Navy deactivates three illegal refining sites in Delta Personnel of the Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB), Escravos, have deactivated three illegal refining sites in Obodo Omadinho, in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. Again, Nigerian Navy deactivates three illegal refining sites in Delta Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Navy Destroys Several Illegal Refining Sites, Seizes 6 Boats In February 

The Nigerian Navy said its troops deployed for Operation DELTA SANITY II deactivated over 11 illegal refining sites and seized six boats laden with products in February 2025. The troops arrested two suspected vandals and recovered illegally refined products within the month. A statement by the naval spokesman, Commodore Aiwuyo Adams-Aliu, said these successes contributed […]

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3 w. ago Navy raids N’Delta community, seals two illegal refining sites

Personnel of the Nigerian Navy attached to Forward Operating Base Escravos on Friday night raided the Oteghele community at Obodo Omadinho, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, leading to the discovery and deactivation of two illegal refining sites. The Commanding Officer of FOB Escravos, Navy Captain Ikenna Okoloagu, who led the operation Read More

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4 w. ago Navy cracks down on oil theft, seals refining sites in N’Delta

The Nigerian Navy’s fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and other acts of economic sabotage yielded fresh results in the early hours of Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as personnel of the Forward Operating Base Escravos discovered and sealed three illegal refining sites at Obodo in the Omadino riverine community, Warri South West Local Government Read More

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4 w. ago Troops destroy 14 illegal refining sites, arrests 16 suspected oil thieves in Niger Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have intensified operations against illegal oil refining activities in the Niger Delta. read more Troops destroy 14 illegal refining sites, arrests 16 suspected oil thieves in Niger Delta

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